Sam LaFrance
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Sam LaFrance

Expertise:
NBA, Basketball
Education:
University of Rhode Island
Location:
Warwick, Rhode Island

Experience

Sam LaFrance covers the NBA for Heavy.com, focusing on the Golden State Warriors, Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat. He also covers the NBA for FanSided, and is the co-host of the "How 'Bout Them Celtics" podcast.

Education

Sam LaFrance holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Rhode Island, where he graduated in 2021.

Latest Articles From Sam LaFrance

Mavs’ Kyrie Irving Issues Strong Statement on Luka Doncic

Mavs’ Kyrie Irving Issues Strong Statement on Luka Doncic

NBA Hall-of-Famer Sends Disrespectful Message to Warriors & Draymond Green

NBA Hall-of-Famer Sends Disrespectful Message to Warriors & Draymond Green

Zion Williamson Loves Playing Mavs, Visiting Dallas: ‘Dallas is the Best’

Zion Williamson Loves Playing Mavs, Visiting Dallas: ‘Dallas is the Best’

Mavericks Star Kyrie Irving Sounds off on Trade Requests: ‘It’s a Bad Situation’

Mavericks Star Kyrie Irving Sounds off on Trade Requests: ‘It’s a Bad Situation’

Heat to Sign Ex-No. 4 Overall Pick to Frontcourt Along with Kevin Love: Report

Heat to Sign Ex-No. 4 Overall Pick to Frontcourt Along with Kevin Love: Report

Kevin Love Makes Final Decision on Joining Heat: Report

Kevin Love Makes Final Decision on Joining Heat: Report

Heat Are ‘Leaders’ to Land 5-Time All-Star: Report

Heat Are ‘Leaders’ to Land 5-Time All-Star: Report

‘Most Attractive Buyout Option’ on Joining Warriors: ‘A Player’s Dream’

‘Most Attractive Buyout Option’ on Joining Warriors: ‘A Player’s Dream’

Rival Squad Could Block Heat From Making Team-Altering Move: Report

Rival Squad Could Block Heat From Making Team-Altering Move: Report

Justin Holiday Issues Statement on Luka Doncic & Kyrie Irving After Joining Mavs

Justin Holiday Issues Statement on Luka Doncic & Kyrie Irving After Joining Mavs

Warriors Listed Amongst Buyout Suitors For All-Defensive Guard

Warriors Listed Amongst Buyout Suitors For All-Defensive Guard

Draymond Green Shares Simple Message For James Wiseman After Warriors Trade

Draymond Green Shares Simple Message For James Wiseman After Warriors Trade

Shaquille O’Neal Shares Blunt Message With Mavs’ Kyrie Irving: ‘It’s Your Fault’

Shaquille O’Neal Shares Blunt Message With Mavs’ Kyrie Irving: ‘It’s Your Fault’

James Wiseman Breaks Silence After First Game Since Warriors Trade

James Wiseman Breaks Silence After First Game Since Warriors Trade

Mavs Urged to Target All-Defensive Guard After All-In Kyrie Irving Blockbuster

Mavs Urged to Target All-Defensive Guard After All-In Kyrie Irving Blockbuster

Mavericks Considered Threat to Steal Lakers Star Forward

Mavericks Considered Threat to Steal Lakers Star Forward

Nets Coach Issues Statement After Brooklyn Shuts Down Heat Offense

Nets Coach Issues Statement After Brooklyn Shuts Down Heat Offense

Warriors ‘Really Wanted’ to Trade for Former NBA Champion at Deadline

Warriors ‘Really Wanted’ to Trade for Former NBA Champion at Deadline

Kyrie Irving Sounds Off on Ultimate Goal With Mavericks

Kyrie Irving Sounds Off on Ultimate Goal With Mavericks

Kyrie Irving Ducks Talks of Mavericks Future Ahead of Timberwolves Loss

Kyrie Irving Ducks Talks of Mavericks Future Ahead of Timberwolves Loss

Warriors Star Stephen Curry Delivers Brutal Injury-Update

Warriors Star Stephen Curry Delivers Brutal Injury-Update

Mavericks Predicted to Make ‘Superstar Stacking’ Trade in Offseason: Report

Mavericks Predicted to Make ‘Superstar Stacking’ Trade in Offseason: Report

Steve Kerr Sounds Off on James Wiseman After Warriors Exit

Steve Kerr Sounds Off on James Wiseman After Warriors Exit

Mavs Nearly Lost Kyrie Irving at Trade Deadline to West Foe: Report

Mavs Nearly Lost Kyrie Irving at Trade Deadline to West Foe: Report

Nets Place Blame on Mavs’ Kyrie Irving for ‘Big 3’ Not Working: Report

Nets Place Blame on Mavs’ Kyrie Irving for ‘Big 3’ Not Working: Report

Mavs’ Kyrie Irving Vents Disappointment: ‘Still Trying to Emotionally Recover’

Mavs’ Kyrie Irving Vents Disappointment: ‘Still Trying to Emotionally Recover’

Domantas Sabonis Issues Statement After Besting Full-Strength Mavs

Domantas Sabonis Issues Statement After Besting Full-Strength Mavs

Warriors Champion Applauds Golden State’s Decision to Trade James Wiseman

Warriors Champion Applauds Golden State’s Decision to Trade James Wiseman

Draymond Green Gets Honest on Warriors Frustration

Draymond Green Gets Honest on Warriors Frustration

Celtics’ Legend Casts Serious Doubt on Kyrie Irving, Mavs’ Title Chances

Celtics’ Legend Casts Serious Doubt on Kyrie Irving, Mavs’ Title Chances